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In just about 5 minutes, the Italy v Ghana match will start.
Most people when they see this match up, will decide that Italy will prevail. But if you have been watching the World Cup so far, you will clearly see that taking expectations or previous notions when watching a match will be thrown out of the window in the first minute.
I first saw this in the game between Argentina v Ivory Coast.
As an African team, Ivory Coast were instantly labeled as the underdogs, but again that notion was proven wrong when this team held their own and showed great skill (Drogba), when playing.
But Argentina have clearly shown us that all the hype about this team having the ability to reach the World Cup finals, was very evident in that game. They were clinical. That is what the commentary called it. To me, it said, they had very competent players, who worked together through passes and ball-control, and eventually their play outshined that of Ivory Coast. So, considering that game, Argentina looks really good and together and I can't wait to see them play a more experinced team - Brazil; England; or the Czech Rep (by the way the three team I just mentioned are by far my favourites and I hope I won't miss any of their games. Also, I personally think Argentina and these three teams will reach the finals;)
As I am writing this, I am also listening to the Italy match (its on 83 minute with Ita leading 2-0). Of course, Italy have been the better side, but you can't write off Ghana - the begining they had most possession and were clearly playing better, but after that Italy had taken rein again.
Anyway, whilst I am listening, I will try to write down what I thought about the World Cup so far.
The first game had me wanting more when it finished. I just love matches which are full of goals and what beautiful ones were scored -espcailly the Lahm goal at the begining and Frings in the end, just what I expected. Seriously, I love this team, but then again I have a thing for the underdogs, and some not so (England), but since there disppointing games in their friendlies, the media have been slagging them off and their own home-fans saying there is no chance of them winning. I mean, there is some truth in this if you saw the defending (or lack of it), they just suck when it comes to that, which no doubt class-strikers will take advantage off, but then again they compensate that by their goal-scoring.
Another team that really impressed me must be the Czech Republic - in particular Pavel Nedved and Rosicky. My God, when these two play in the same rythm, which they do for most of the game, they can produce such beautiful play and of course goals. Another thing about this team is that they have real great defenders, who are really hard to break and even IF someone gets through, which is hard, there is Cech, who is without a doubt the world best goalkeeper. The only concern for this team is the fact that Baros, and now Koller are off injured which is a shame really because they are the two best strikers the Czech have. Anyway, the midfielder make up for it.
All in all, so far in the World Cup, I have yet to be disappointed, all the hype about this world has really paid off. Now, if only the weather was to agree, cause damn, its really hot here (I am in England) and apparently in German too.
Most people when they see this match up, will decide that Italy will prevail. But if you have been watching the World Cup so far, you will clearly see that taking expectations or previous notions when watching a match will be thrown out of the window in the first minute.
I first saw this in the game between Argentina v Ivory Coast.
As an African team, Ivory Coast were instantly labeled as the underdogs, but again that notion was proven wrong when this team held their own and showed great skill (Drogba), when playing.
But Argentina have clearly shown us that all the hype about this team having the ability to reach the World Cup finals, was very evident in that game. They were clinical. That is what the commentary called it. To me, it said, they had very competent players, who worked together through passes and ball-control, and eventually their play outshined that of Ivory Coast. So, considering that game, Argentina looks really good and together and I can't wait to see them play a more experinced team - Brazil; England; or the Czech Rep (by the way the three team I just mentioned are by far my favourites and I hope I won't miss any of their games. Also, I personally think Argentina and these three teams will reach the finals;)
As I am writing this, I am also listening to the Italy match (its on 83 minute with Ita leading 2-0). Of course, Italy have been the better side, but you can't write off Ghana - the begining they had most possession and were clearly playing better, but after that Italy had taken rein again.
Anyway, whilst I am listening, I will try to write down what I thought about the World Cup so far.
The first game had me wanting more when it finished. I just love matches which are full of goals and what beautiful ones were scored -espcailly the Lahm goal at the begining and Frings in the end, just what I expected. Seriously, I love this team, but then again I have a thing for the underdogs, and some not so (England), but since there disppointing games in their friendlies, the media have been slagging them off and their own home-fans saying there is no chance of them winning. I mean, there is some truth in this if you saw the defending (or lack of it), they just suck when it comes to that, which no doubt class-strikers will take advantage off, but then again they compensate that by their goal-scoring.
Another team that really impressed me must be the Czech Republic - in particular Pavel Nedved and Rosicky. My God, when these two play in the same rythm, which they do for most of the game, they can produce such beautiful play and of course goals. Another thing about this team is that they have real great defenders, who are really hard to break and even IF someone gets through, which is hard, there is Cech, who is without a doubt the world best goalkeeper. The only concern for this team is the fact that Baros, and now Koller are off injured which is a shame really because they are the two best strikers the Czech have. Anyway, the midfielder make up for it.
All in all, so far in the World Cup, I have yet to be disappointed, all the hype about this world has really paid off. Now, if only the weather was to agree, cause damn, its really hot here (I am in England) and apparently in German too.